How do I watch Sling TV?

Is Sling TV free with Amazon Prime?

I've had some time to play with Sling TV.

Here are the answers I've come up with: Yes, Sling TV is free when you have an Amazon Prime subscription. I haven't heard anyone tell me differently. So, you can see it for free, but if you want to watch certain shows, you have to pay. That's not a great model for the future of television. You'd think that after offering live TV for years and years, that they would be more flexible in their pricing model. But no.

It really comes down to this: If you want to watch live television without having to pay for it, you have to pay for Amazon Prime. If you want access to what they have on their website, you have to pay for Amazon Prime.

So, I'd say that's a no. But, I want to make sure we're clear on the distinction here. Sling TV has been a free offering for Amazon Prime subscribers. They don't offer a free service unless you have Amazon Prime. I'm not saying that Sling TV is bad. It's a good service. I'm just saying that it's not as good a deal as it seems.

The real question for me is, how will they market this? If you're thinking about this right now, you might want to wait a couple of weeks and see what happens. There's been some confusion on Twitter and Facebook, and I think we're going to see some announcements soon.

I'll continue to watch this one and let you know what happens.

How do I watch Sling TV?

You can get Sling TV over the Internet, your telephone line, or your cable.

With three basic services (Channel TV, Slim TV, and Sling Orange), you can watch live TV, streaming content, and on-demand programming on most devices, at home or on the go. You can also watch through a smartphone, tablet, and any other device that's connected to your network.

Sling TV provides access to Sling Blue, Sling Orange, and Sling Cinema. Depending on which TV service you choose, you can watch live TV, watch recorded shows online, or play videos on your television.

Sling TV is compatible with most modern TV sets and streaming players. However, you may be limited on how far away you can control the TV experience through remote controls. You will need a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer connected to your network.

Sling Blue and Channel TV provide live streaming of local channels, so you can watch broadcast television whenever and wherever you want. And when you want to record a show on demand, Sling TV allows you to watch from your mobile device, on a computer or mobile device, or on your TV.

The following are the three basic service options from Sling TV. To learn more about each service, refer to the FAQs at the bottom of this page. This live programming is delivered through your local network signalit's the same live content you'd see if you were watching on TV.

Here's a snapshot of some of the Channel TV networks available: A&E, Food Network, HGTV, History, IFC, TLC, Science, Discovery, Travel Channel, Lifetime, E!, CNN, HLN, ESPN, FOX, Syfy, CBS, WGN-TV, and TNT. With Channel TV, you can watch live programming via streaming from your PC, smartphone, tablet, or other devices on your network. On top of viewing from home, you can enjoy Channel TV from the office or on the road. The channels available to watch over the Internet start at no additional charge.

Channel TV offers live linear programming and thousands of popular TV series and movies, available on-demand to you over the Internet.